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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second pledge to read at the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society?

2. In Chapter 4, how many lab experiments are the juniors to do and report on one every five weeks?

3. What type of home do the Danburrys live in?

4. When did W. E. Henley live?

5. In Chapter 5, what play does Chris suggest Ginny try out for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society begin?

2. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

3. Why does Keating stand on his desk in Chapter 7?

4. What happened during a case that Knox's father and Mr. Danburry worked on together?

5. How do various parents say good-bye to their sons?

6. Why are the juniors waiting in the Academy Honor room?

7. What does Neil learn about Mr. Keating from Keating's senior annual?

8. What do Neil, Charlie, and Knox's parents want their sons to do for careers?

9. Why does Keating say that one reads poetry?

10. What does Todd say when he is assigned his extracurricular activities for the year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Todd is depressed after receiving his birthday present from his parents. Why is Todd depressed after receiving the birthday present?

Essay Topic 2

Neil asks Keating for advice when his father orders him to quit acting. What advice does Keating give and why?

Essay Topic 3

Neil's father orders him to quit the play. Why is Neil is so upset that his father wants him to quit?

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